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SpotlightWashington Sends Warning with Cancellation of LAF Chief’s Trip

Amal Chmouny 20/11 23:55 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Washington's abrupt cancellation of Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) chief General Rodolphe Haykal's planned visit earlier this week signals deepening U.S. dissatisfaction with both Lebanon's approach to Hezbollah's disarmament and the LAF’s public stances on ongoing Israeli border incursions. Haykal, appointed to his post in March, was poised for ...

New Strikes on Gaza Kill Five

This is Beirut 20/11 22:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Gaza health authorities said fresh Israeli air strikes killed five people on Thursday, as ceasefire mediator Qatar warned the renewed attacks threatened to undermine the fragile weeks-long truce between Israel and Hamas. The new strikes came the morning after one of the deadliest days in the Gaza Strip since the truce began on October 10. Qatar, ...

Netanyahu Says Hezbollah Threat Has Become “More Complex and Dangerous”

This is Beirut 20/11 21:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the threat posed by Hezbollah has “completely changed” since 7 October, noting that the security situation had “significantly shifted” in recent weeks. He warned that the Lebanese group now represents a “more complex and more dangerous” challenge for Israel. Netanyahu said Israel no ...

Iran Says No Access to Bombed Nuclear Sites Without IAEA Deal

This is Beirut 20/11 19:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the UN's nuclear watchdog would not be given access to Iranian nuclear sites attacked during its recent war with Israel without a concrete deal being agreed. "The facilities that were attacked have their own story, and until a decision is made and a conclusion is reached between us, the IAEA and ...

What the US Plan for Ukraine Entails

This is Beirut 20/11 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States reportedly sent Ukraine a new peace proposal with Russia on Wednesday, according to Axios, the Financial Times, and the New York Times. A senior Ukrainian official told AFP that the 28-point plan appears to incorporate several of Russia’s demands. While the proposal may be acceptable to Moscow, Ukrainian authorities view it as ...

The F-35: Cutting-Edge Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter

Paul Guillot 20/11 17:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On November 17, 2025, just ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's visit to Washington, the United States announced the imminent sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a pivotal moment in their strategic alliance. But what is the F-35, and what makes it one of the most sought-after combat aircraft in the ...

UN Nuclear Watchdog Calls for Full Cooperation from Iran

This is Beirut 20/11 13:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The International Atomic Energy Agency on Thursday adopted a resolution that called on Iran to provide it with access and information regarding its nuclear program, as required under UN resolutions. The vote came a day after the head of IAEA renewed his call for Tehran to allow inspections at key nuclear sites attacked by Israel and the United ...

VideosSomalia: Tourism Under Tension

This is Beirut 20/11 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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In Mogadishu, turquoise waters create a postcard illusion, but reality is more complex. Somalia wants to change its image and revive tourism, despite frequent attacks outside the capital. With renovated roads, an e-visa system, and guided tours under armed escort, a few travelers venture onto the white sands. A bold gamble for a country trying to ...

Saudi AI Firm Humain Inks Nvidia Deal as US Allows Chip Sales

This is Beirut 20/11 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia's state-backed artificial intelligence firm Humain has announced a new partnership with Nvidia, as US officials cleared the way for the sale of advanced microchips to the Gulf kingdom. The announcement came as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Washington this week, where the heir to the Saudi throne secured a deal to purchase ...

Two Syrian Soldiers Killed by Kurdish Forces

This is Beirut 20/11 11:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Kurdish forces killed two Syrian soldiers in overnight clashes in the country's northeast, the defense ministry said Thursday, with the Kurds saying they were targeting positions used by the Islamic State group. The ministry said in a statement carried by SANA state news agency, that clashes took place after the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ...

SpotlightRepairing the Spine Without Opening the Body: The Promise of Surgical Robotics

Bélinda Ibrahim 20/11 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The spine has always symbolized human fragility. Operating on it once meant risking pain, complications, or even paralysis. Spine surgery traditionally involved large incisions, long recoveries, and deep scars. Now, in Nancy, a trio of pioneering doctors is redefining the rules with minimally invasive robotic spine surgery: a breakthrough that ...

FocusAustralia Yields to Turkey in Standoff Over Next Climate Summit

This is Beirut 20/11 09:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Australia has conceded defeat in a bruising diplomatic struggle over hosting rights to next year's UN climate summit, with Turkey prevailing despite holding a much weaker hand. Exactly who presides over the blockbuster global event is still in play, but Australia's long-running campaign to bring COP31 to Adelaide is over. "Obviously, it would be ...